Week 2

Characteristics of Students At Risk for School Failure
· Cognitive and metacognitive deficits
· Low academic achievement
· Poor memory
· Attention problems and hyperactivity
· Poor social skills
· Poor self concept
· Poor motivation
· Debilitating mood states
· Adaptive behavior deficits
· Disruptive behavior
taken from - Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)

Categories of Disabilities that Qualify for Special Education

· Specific learning disabilities

· Speech or language impairments

· Mental retardation

· Emotional disturbance

· Multiple disabilities

· Hearing impairments

· Orthopedic impairments

· Other health impairments

· Visual impairments

· Autism

· Deaf/blindness

· ADHD – receives services under “other health impairments”

taken from - Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)

Components of an IEP (Individual Education Plan)

· Levels of Performance

o Curriculum based measurement

· Annual Goals

· Short Term Objectives

· Description of Services

taken from - Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)

Participants in IEP Meetings

· Representative of the school- Principal, Special Education Director

· Students teacher- General and Special Education

· One or both parents (guardian or others that the parents may bring along)

· Student (when appropriate)

· Someone who can interpret implications

· Others at the discretion of the parent or school personnel

taken from - Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)

Continuum of Alternative Placements

· General Classroom with Modifications (80-100%)

· Resource Room (40-79%)

· Self Contained Classroom (0-39%)

· Separate Day School

· Resident Facility

· Home/Hospital

taken from - Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)

Rank Ordering- success in secondary classes

1. Follows directions in class

2. Comes to class prepared with materials

3. Uses class time wisely

4. Makes up assignments and tests

5. Treats teachers and peers with courtesy

6. Completes work and turns in homework on time

7. Works cooperatively in student groups

8. Completes tests with passing grades

9. Appears interested in content

10. Takes notes in class

11. Scans textbook for answers and information

12. Volunteers to answer questions in class

13. Writes neatly

14. Is able to give oral reports and speeches

taken from - Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)